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New South Wales endures another flood crisis with some areas inundated for the fourth time this year.

Three people have been killed and several wounded after a shooting in one of Denmark's biggest shopping centres.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced more sanctions on Russia and more military aid for Ukraine following his first visit to the war-torn country.

There is only one company in the world making a vaccine for mo[nkeypoox - but they say they are gearing up production.

Connecting families with news of loved ones who have gone missing due to war or displacement is the job of the Tracing Agency International Committee of the Red Cross.

People with 'no religion' could soon overtake Christians as the dominant group, while Hinduism is Australia's fastest growing religion.

A small island community in East Arnhem Land will open its first women's shelter to provide a safe space for women fleeing domestic and family violence.

As Papua New Guinea prepares to go to the polls, women candidates are campaigning to return to parliament. Australia's nearest neighbour is one of the few countries in the world with no female MPs, but a small group is standing to change that, and their nation, for the better.

More than 70 per cent of Australia's COVID fatalities were reported in the past six months. Experts warn that the virus is on track to become the second leading cause of death in Australia this year, behind heart disease.

Mary Page fled an abusive situation with her three young children back in the 1990s – and is now volunteering at 'Friends with Dignity'. She knows how hard it is to start over.

Ash Barty, Jack Charles and Buddy Franklin were among those recognised in the annual celebration of Indigenous culture, contribution and achievement.

An Indigenous-led program in Arnhem Land is combating chronic illness and promoting healthy living using a combination of traditional and Western knowledge.

The protests were a show of solidarity with American women, but organisers also want to raise awareness of the difficulties encountered in Australia for those seeking pregnancy termination.

Prime Minister James Marape and former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill are front runners Monday's poll, after what has been a colourful, but sometimes violent campaign.

Australia's Anthony Albanese and French President Emmanuel Macron have held their first one-on-one meeting, putting behind them a diplomatic spat over a cancelled submarine contract.

Globally the length of the fire season has increased by an average of two weeks, but in Australia, the season is longer by a month.

The 2021 survey was the first census to collect information on mental health.

As an inquiry into the appointment of former New South Wales Premier John Barilaro to a $500,000 a year Trade position rolls on, concerns about a lack of integrity in politics continue to permeate.

The $2.1 billion Guardian patrol program was part of the former Coalition government's Pacific Step-Up initiative, and the current government is now accusing its predecessors of hiding difficulties with the program.

It's the halfway point of a 50 year agreement where China's government had promised wide-ranging freedoms under the "one country, two systems" governance policy.

It's hoped the summit will bring fresh momentum for efforts to find an international agreement on protecting the world's oceans.

US President Joe Biden has pledged funds worth $1.2 billion for weapons and military aid to support Ukraine.

As we hit the end of the financial year, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look back and a look forward at the key economic themes, sharemarket performance, superannuation and property forecasts with AMP Capital's Shane Oliver, NAB's Alan Oster and nabtrade's Gemma Dale.

The Australian Energy Market Operator is calling on governments to urgently speed up key projects to renew transmission lines and bring more renewables online, as coal-fired power stations begin to shut down.

The local government decision in the United States is expected to pave the way for more efforts to reverse historic racial injustices.

NATO is pledging to reinforce combat ready and rapid-response forces on its eastern flank, near to Russia.

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Some Balkan countries have been waiting up to 20 years for promised EU membership - and they're still in limbo.

In this episode of Change Agents we meet Bijinder Dugal, the director of a foundation supporting seniors from Australia's Indian community and beyond.

The 2022 Lowy Institute Poll has found most Australians now see China as a military threat to their region, as is the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The start of the financial year means a resetting of places in Australia's migration program, opening up new opportunities for people from overseas.

Melbourne's health care system is again at crisis point, with Ambulance Victoria forced to call a code red, temporarily unable to meet demand.

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted for facilitating the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in sexually abusing underage girls, after being convicted in December on federal sex trafficking charges.

After talks with leaders of Finland and Sweden, Turkey says it will no longer stand in the way of the two Nordic countries seeking to join NATO.

Changes include crypto-taxation, cash boosts, wage changes, superannuation and power costs and will affect millions of Australians.

The appearance of Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide in Donald Trump's administration, has been cloaked in secrecy.

Hundreds of beehives around the New South Wales city of Newcastle are to be destroyed in coming days, according to the honey bee industry, in a bid to contain a deadly invader.

Among the major changes since the last census was the sharp rise in the number of people born in India and Nepal but living in Australia.

From cultural background to religion, Australia is becoming increasingly diverse and its population has doubled in size over the last 50 years to 25.5 million.

It's believed over 1000 people were in the mall at the time of the missile attack and many managed to escape but more than 50 were injured.

The rest of the world is being urged 'not to forget Afghanistan' after the country was devastated by a deadly earthquake last week.

But back home, a fight over staffing allocations for crossbenchers awaits a resolution.

In an exclusive interview, the Socceroos star sits down with SBS News to describe his humble beginnings, and his journey to the top of Australian football.

Kyiv's Mayor is calling the attack a 'symbolic' move ahead of the NATO summit being staged from Tuesday.

Hundreds of abortion rights supporters have marched in different states over the weekend after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe versus Wade.

As Group of Seven leaders meet in Bavaria for the 2022 Summit, China, Russia and climate change are high on the agenda with several pledges made to counter their influence in the developing world.

Australia has been offered a special invitation as part of an Asia Pacific delegation.

The temporary extension of free jabs to most people has boosted uptake, but is set to expire in days.

An Australian Rules football program in Melbourne is experiencing a massive increase in team numbers, as players experiencing homelessness, mental ill health and disabilities seek help after COVID restrictions.

SBS News takes a look the situation In Australia, where abortion rights are protected at a State and Territory level, but remains regulated by the criminal code in Western Australia.

Norway's terrorist alert level is now five. Previously it was three. Police say a suspect has been arrested.